BEGA VALLEY 1971 FLOODS

DISASTER!

Remains of the Candelo to Bemboka Road Bridge over Tantawanglo Creek at Bimbaya. Flood mark is clearly evident on the far bank.

WORST FLOODS SINCE 1919 HIT BEGA!

Street Map

Transport

Damage

Bridges

Did you know?

Tremendous damage was caused by one of the worst floods in the history of the Far South Coast. From Narooma in the north to Eden on the Victorian border the entire district and across the mountain ranges to include Bemboka, Candelo and other centres were deluged by phenomenal rain. The rainstorm began late on Thursday night and at Bega on Monday morning. When the rain had ceased there were unofficial recordings of 1850 points!

Clipping from Bega News